Mr. Cranky Pants Protests | Cat Wisdom 101

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Mondays with Merlin is a forum for an old wise cat like me, Merlin to teach life lessons or shoot the breeze. Sometimes we do both. Kinda like killing two birds with one stone, not that I’ve killed any birds in a dog’s age. We also call it Mancat Mondays because we share the camaraderie of other mancats across the kitty blogosphere. All over the world!

I heard someone called me Mr. Cranky Pants at Cat Saturday.

Sometimes you meet someone and they might seem gruff and even rude. It’s easy to react and think badly of them. Maybe you might be rude yourself or call someone names. I may look cranky because I didn’t want to come inside. I was happy napping on the porch listening to the rain and enjoying the breeze.

Sometimes, I might seem cranky because I’m feeling sad. Last October, my sister Coco, my companion for sixteen years died. Cats do grieve and the arrival of Gris Gris and Odin helped me move forward. I love having company but sometimes, I like to visit Coco’s grave and hang out there. It’s by the old barn and near a path I like to visit most days. Cats live in the moment but we do remember certain things. I know she’s there and I like being there.

So, the next time you someone ticks you off; maybe they’re having a bad day, not feeling well or missing an old friend. That’s my lesson today. Be kind.

12 Comments

Brian

July 13, 2011 at 6:53 PM Reply

That is so wise and so very true!

Admiral Hestorb

July 13, 2011 at 3:36 PM Reply

I know my mommy and I love you..and you are very wise.

Daisy the Curly Cat

July 11, 2011 at 6:21 PM Reply

Merlin, you have earned the right to be cranky sometimes! Whenever I feel crabilated, I scowl real mean-like.

CATachresis

July 11, 2011 at 4:45 PM Reply

I think you are just a characterful cat Merlin. You make life interesting and it looks like you’ve had an interesting life x

Cheysuli

July 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM Reply

Sometimes Georgia our older kitty could be a bit cranky, but we knew it was just cause she was tired.

Fuzzy Tales

July 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM Reply

Those are true words of wisdom, Merlin — you’re well-named. We remember when Coco passed, we had been following (lurking) via the mom’s account, before she got us our own. 🙁

Weetzie's

July 11, 2011 at 2:44 PM Reply

Well said, Merlin, I like you. There’s no better motto than “be kind”.

caren gittleman

July 11, 2011 at 2:03 PM Reply

Amen!!!!

and deeply sorry about Coco (ironically that it the nickname my husband calls me) Merlin you have every right to be cranky, although you don’t appear cranky to me at all

(((((hugs)))))

Cat's Cats

July 11, 2011 at 1:55 PM Reply

Very good advice Merlin!

Kathryn

July 11, 2011 at 1:53 PM Reply

I believe it all.

Katnip Lounge

July 11, 2011 at 1:20 PM Reply

Merlin, we have a Cranky Cat here, and he wears his Cranky Pants with pride. It’s OK to just be yourself. We plan on being kind to Mommy tonight and pin her down in bed, purring.